There are many methods to record screens in Linux. In this article, I will show you two different methods to record screens in Linux ubuntu or any Linux version.
Method one comes pre-installed in Linux, which you can use by pressing shortcut keys “CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+R” by pressing these keys will start screen recording. You can stop screen recording by pressing the same keys “CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+R“. You will find that recording file in the home directory.
And Method two is a software named “Kazam” that you can install by software center or by command via terminal. Follow the steps to install Kazam Screen Recorder For Linux.
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Steps To Install Kazam Screen Recorder For Linux
You can install the older Kazam 1.4.5 from the Software Center. Otherwise use the command below:
sudo apt install kazam
If you want to install the newer Kazam 1.5.3, you can use this unofficial PPA that is available for Ubuntu 18.04 and 16.04:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:sylvain-pineau/kazam sudo apt-get update sudo apt install kazam
How To Record Screen In Linux With Kazam
Open Kazam from Ubuntu Dash.
There are four types of recording Fullscreen, Window & Area.
- The fullscreen option will record the full screen including the taskbar.
- The window option will record the current window excluding the taskbar & Notification Area.
- In the Area option, you can drag and select a separate area and can record.
After selecting the area you can start recording. It will start in 5 seconds by default. You can change the second timer & mouse cursor.
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